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Dan Murphy’s 2023 Decoded Wine Awards recognises excellence for every budget

Dan Murphy's top wines in Australia and New Zealand.

8 DEC, 2023

Tequila muscling in on Cognac market share

The latest data analysis from IWSR says Cognac sales are sharply declining.

8 DEC, 2023

The Five Macro Trends defining cocktails and spirits in 2024

Revealed by Bacardi's fifth annual Cocktail Trend Report.

7 DEC, 2023

Hear Me Roar - the Gin back by popular demand

Australian Women in Wine (AWIW) has re-released a second batch just in time for ...

7 DEC, 2023

Metcash Liquor delivers buoyant half year results

Metcash Liquor sales gained 2.4 per cent to 2. 5 billion.

7 DEC, 2023

‘Conscious Drink’ - a product with purpose

Kakadu Kitchen x OzHarvest create a zero-alc sparkling wine.

7 DEC, 2023

Top Stories

Coopers Brewery appoints first female Chair

Fifth-generation Melanie Cooper is Chair of Coopers Brewery.

1 DEC, 2023

Sydney Royal Distilled Spirits Show Launches in 2024

RAS NSW is re-entering the distilled spirits arena.

1 DEC, 2023

Vintage Cellars announces major sponsorship of ISPS Handa Australian Open 2023

Coles Liquor announces partnership with Golf Australia.

29 NOV, 2023

Dan Murphy’s Top Ten in KPMG Customer Experience Excellence report

Liquor Retailer makes it on highly-regarded list.

28 NOV, 2023

Gordon Treanor appointed Licensed Sales Director for Suntory Oceania's $3B partnership

New Releases

Mr. Brightside's 2023 Picpoul, an ode to the French coast

Antipodes Gin Co releases watermelon gin for summer

James Boag Brewery Unveils St George 3.5

Tin Shed celebrates 25 years by re-releasing its first-ever wine label.

Introducing FELLR x Messina sorbet-flavoured seltzers

Trans-Pacific Partners: Oregon Whiskey and Rutherglen Muscat

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For the first time ever, the Wine Communicator of

For the first time ever, the Wine Communicator of the Year Award has gone to a Cellar Door team. @oliverstaranga won the award. Th family owned and run winery has been making wine in McLaren Vale for more than 180 years. GM Sam Oliver and cellar door managers Mark van Gestel, Melody and Lee were all at the awards presentation at @urban_winery_sydney last night. Congratulations to them and thanks to our hosts @urban_winery_sydney, @winecomaust & @prue_kline.
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Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off

Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off to Mexico to compete in the global @patron Perfectionists final.
Thank you to @joeychis @pennysippel & @bacardi for having us along to The Eveleigh for a spectacular celebration of bartending talent x @academia_patron #patronperfectionists #tequila

Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off

Congratulations to @alexboon.pearldiver who is off to Mexico. Australian winner of @patron Perfectionists in Australia.
Thank you @bacardi @joeychis @academia_patron @pennysippel
Fabulous celebration in Sydney tonight x

Thanks Hawke’s Brewing Co for having us to celeb

Thanks Hawke’s Brewing Co for having us to celebrate the unveiling of the golden prawn at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre in Marrickville. Great beer, wood panelling, 80s music and Chinese cuisine @hawkesbeerandleisure @hawkesbrewingco @luckyprawn
Excellent beer and Monday night antics. @kylielel

Brisbane’s @crubar wins Australian Wine List of

Brisbane’s @crubar wins Australian Wine List of the Year at the awards presentation in Sydney tonight. Congratulations to winning sommelier, Chris Walker and his team on the win. Cru also won Best Wine Bar and Best Champagne Lists. Thank you to @robhirstfwp, @pgmarchant - the brilliant MC and the always excellent team from @blendpr_ x. @winelistoftheyear

Congratulations @adrianmichalcik crowned @worldcla

Congratulations @adrianmichalcik crowned @worldclass global bartender of the year in Sydney last night when it was also announced that São Paulo will host the World Class Cocktail in 2023. He’ll be serving up his fave cocktails @hicksonhousedistillingco in Sydney on Friday afternoon from 5.30pm if you want to sample from the world’s best! Congratulations to @diageo and @weareexample on a sensational festival and event last night.

We were lucky enough to sample Jack Daniel’s Bon

We were lucky enough to sample Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennesse Whiskey in Sydney today. It’s the first premium release in 25 years and is a permanent addition to the collection.
Thanks to Andy Tsai for his expertise and talking us through the tasting. And to @maybe_sammy_sydney for hosting us. The Uptown Manhattan and Lynchburg Lemonade were delish! @wearedifferentpr & @brownforman, thank you for inviting us along. X @jackdaniels_aus #bottledinbond #makeitcount

It is nice to have your own bartender like @joeych

It is nice to have your own bartender like @joeychis but you can also batten down the hatches at home and get busy with the cocktail shaker to whip up a tasty night of cocktails at home. @bacardiau showed us how and Holly from @stellarmag mastered the art of the espresso martini! Thanks for having us @dialogue_pr xx

Fantastic day celebrating Australian wine at the @

Fantastic day celebrating Australian wine at the @winecomaust 2022 Sydney Royal Wine Show Trophy Winners Lunch. Congratulations to this year’s Legend of the Vine @andrewcaillardmw and thanks to @prue_kline, Andrew Stark and especially Chair of judges from @yarra_yering @sarah.scarecrow . Also to chief steward @fkacammeraycraft for pouring our wines all lunch long.